2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Dakota and 2008 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Dodge | Lexus |
Model | Dakota | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |